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arly this week, a warning went up on the Tri-Board Transportation twitter feed. “There will likely be more bus delays and cancellations this year due to the pandemic. Please ensure you are signed up to receive notifications, either by email, the app, or twitter.” Gord Taylor, Chief Executive Officer for Tri-Board, said that the tweet was not put out in response to any current difficulties Tri-Board is having delivering students to and from school, on the 620 routes within its jurisdiction, it is meant only as a precautionary note to remind parents that they should “always have a plan B” where their children are concerned. “The same thing can happen in any year. A bus can break down, a snow day can come along with or without warning, and parents need to be aware of these possibilities,” he said, in an interview early this week from the Tri-Board offices in Napanee. He said he understands that driver shortages have been plaguing school transportation corporations across the Province, but luckily thus far, the situation in Hastings, Lennox and Addington, and Frontenac Counties and the City of Kingston, where Tri-Board operates, has been different. “We’ve had a couple of situations already where a driver wasn’t available
but in the end we’ve been able to find a fix and all of our routes have been operating every day. That hasn’t been the case in a number of other jurisdictions across the province, where bus cancellations have been more common. Tri-Board Transportation was set up in 2006, and handles the transportation needs for the Limestone Board, The Hastings-Prince Edward District School Board and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board. Twentyeight privately owned bus companies provide service on the 620 Tri-Board bus routes. Taylor said that it is “always complicated in September, we are always into overtime trying to manage all of the requests we receive. But this year we have the added layer of a pandemic. On top of everything else we are dispensing antiviral sprays and Personal Protective Equipment. I didn’t envision I would be helping chain boxes of sanitizer and PPE into our warehouse when I came to this job in 2013, but that’s reality this year, for all of us at Tri-Board.” “But, he added, things have gone a lot better so far than we were expecting” Fortunately, only a small number of the drivers working for the bus companies that serve Tri-Board have decided to stop driving this year, even though the Tri-Board drivers fit within the typical
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demographics for school bus drivers in Ontario. “60 over 60, [60% of the drivers over 60 years old], is an expression used in the school bus world, and our drivers fit that description. Up in Renfrew it's more like 65 over 65. Drivers have to consider their own health, and the health of spouses and other family members who may be more vulnerable, when they decide whether to keep driving or to retire, and we have to respect that” he said. Early in the summer when there was talk of putting on extra bus routes and extra drivers, in order to run half full bus loads, Taylor said that the people running school bus services across the province told provincial officials and public health officials that it would be impossible for them to make that work. “There already is a shortage of drivers, and even if we could recruit a lot more drivers, the testing facilities were down or delayed so we could not get them licensed, and with the manufacturing slowdown, new buses were not available either. We have been working hard for many years to keep the buses full in order to keep the cost of transportation down. Trying to reverse that, over one summer, couldn’t be done,” he said. What the bus companies are doing is trying to group students within families together, and within classes, and students are all assigned the same seat on the bus every day. And the seat behind the driver is being left empty for the safety of the drivers. Buses are cleaned and disinfected at the end of the day
and at the end of the morning run, and mask wearing is mandatory for grade 4 and up, and recommended for children in kindergarten to grade 3. Steve Dunham, and his wife Jen, operate Dunham Bus Lines, serving schools in Central and North Frontenac, said that he thinks the situation in TriBoard has been pretty good in the first couple of weeks of school. “I think we are doing okay in TriBoard, I know in my company, everyone has come back to work, which makes it much easier. Public Health has made the decisions about what we need to do, and we are following their rules. Everyone is wearing masks, and it turns out the younger kids are able to take to it pretty well, so they are wearing them as well. “I think we are all doing our part, just like the grocery store workers and the service station workers have been doing their part, the bus drivers and the school staff are all doing their part to keep things going and keep everyone safe. I think it helps that the caseload has been so low in our communities. So far everybody has been doing a great job.” Gord Taylor said that in a normal year much of his work life is spent trying to deal with all the logistics of running 620 bus routes. This year, the primary focus is different. “This year, infection control trumps everything. In schools, infection control is more important than following the curriculum, and for us it is more important than logistics right now.”
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur T he Chanukah holiday traditions are pretty well known in the larger community, mainly because the holiday takes place during the pre Christmas season. However, the most important Jewish holidays, the High Holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, usually occur in September. With the Rosh Hashana getting underway this weekend, I thought it would be a good time to share a bit about the most important two holidays in the Jewish calendar. The new year is celebrated first, the literal translation of Rosh Hashanah is “head of the year”, and we are heading into 5781 this weekend (which means that in 2039, also on September 18, which will be a Sunday night, the year 6000 will begin – Jewish holidays start at sundown) Rosh Hashanah is a joyous occasion, it is about new
beginnings. There are services in Synagogue on the first night (erev Rosh Hashanah) and on the two following days as well, these are punctuated by feasting and family visits. Jewish holidays are about religion, food and family. Sound familiar? Yom Kippur, the second holiday, which begins a week after the end of Rosh Hashanah, this year on September 28, is known as the day of atonement. It is a fast day, followed by a break-fast meal the following evening. All told, the fast lasts 26 hours and it is a full fast, no food or liquid. One of the central elements to the two related holidays is the idea that on Rosh Hashanah, names are written either in the book of life or the book of death for the coming year, and on Yom Kippur, the book is sealed. Jews are invited to reflect on what they have
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done over the preceding year during the holiday season, including the week in between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and commit to making improvements in the coming year. It’s like moral New Year's resolutions in the hope that these will result in mercy from up on high. To my knowledge, and I am anything but a biblical scholar, there is no guarantee that names are really crossed out in one book, and written into the other book, on the basis of how good a job someone does at atoning, but you never know … Even though I am an atheist, Rosh Hashanah is the one time a year that I go to Synagogue. I would go on Yom Kippur as well, but my family is in Montreal and it’s hard to go two weeks in a row, and why go all the way there and not eat anything. During the Rosh Hashanah service, there is a poem that is recited during the second half of the 5-hour service. (Most people don’t go for anywhere near that long). In the Synagogue I have attended all of my lifetime, services are conducted in Hebrew. I can follow along phonetically and the tunes are familiar, but for the most part I don't understand the words. The poem, which is pronounced roughly as, Unetanneh Tokef, is about who will live, and who will die before the next time the prayer is sung. Once a year, the question of mortality, which is as real for those who are not religious as those who are, is front and centre. It is not that long, but with repetitions and choruses, it takes about 20 minutes to get through. The tune is beautiful and powerful. When I was very young, I hated it, because we needed to get past it to move on to the next page, and we had to keep turning the pages before we could go home and eat. To make matters worse, everyone, except the very young and the very old, have to remain standing the whole time. But as I have become older it has become a key moment in the year. Here is a translation of the essential paragraph. “On Rosh Hashanah it is inscribed, and on Yom Kippur it is sealed - how many shall pass away and how many shall be born, who shall live and who shall die, who in good time, and who by an untimely death, who by water and who by fire, who by sword and who by wild beast, who by famine and who by thirst, who by earthquake and who by plague, who by strangulation and who by lapidation, who shall have rest and who wander, who shall be at peace and who pursued, who shall be serene and who tormented, who shall become impoverished and who wealthy, who shall be debased, and who exalted. But repentance, prayer and righteousness avert the severity of the decree.” What this passage does for me is to invite contemplation, just for a short time, of the fact of my own mortality. This knowledge is always with me, of course, hidden in the shadows, but for a short time while this passage is being recited and repeated a few times, it is front of mind. As is the thought, ‘what have I done this year to make sure this fleeting life has meaning and what will I do in the coming year’.
In the early 1990's, the year when my grandfather had developed terminal bladder cancer in the spring, I stood next to him, as he sat during Unetanneh Tokef. For the first time in his life he could not stand up for 20 minutes. It was a completely new experience for me. I could feel the emptiness that was to come but it was also a profound privilege to be with him for that one last time. For the last 2 or 3 years, I have stood next to my own father as he has aged, wondering each year if it would be the last time I would be next him during Unetanneh Tokef. Last year, he was really weak, his mind foggy from vascular dementia, and although we arrived later and left earlier than we ever had before to services, and he slept most of the time, he was happy to be there. I did not know for sure he would not live another year, but I did know he would not be back in Synagogue. Synagogues are not holding in-person services this year due to COVID, and my dear father is gone anyway, and that has taken a lot of my desire to go to Synagogue with it. Also, since my father, whose name was Morty Green, died in April, thoughts about the fleetingness of life are my constant companion anyway. One more thing about Rosh Hashanah. After Synagogue, lunch is the centrepiece of the holiday. It is not a light lunch; usually matzo ball soup, salad, brisket, potatoes, desserts, and tea with lemon, among other delicacies. We also dip apples, fresh picked fall McIntosh apples, in honey, and wish each other a sweet year. We say “Shana Tova”, have a good year. Rosh Hashanah will be different this year, because I won’t ask my father how he is feeling when I get to town, only to have him look at me sternly for a second, before, saying “with my hands” and then laughing at his own joke. One of his super powers was the ability to laugh with such joy and humility that everyone laughed along with him. There will be much less family around than usual, a Zoom call (does anyone really like Zoom anymore) and a feeling of unease because of the time we are collectively going through. But we will be together in whatever way we can, it will be bittersweet. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s will all be different this year as well. Traditions will be altered, the joy will be a bit muted, as we hope against hope for a better, easier year to come. Shana Tova to you all.
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it agrees with the proposal, no matter what its constituents think. That's one reason why there is something wrong with what the township has done. Second, this outside, unelected organization has in its rules made sure that the views of the public will not be taken seriously. Evidence of this is everywhere: For instance, in its unilateral decision not to have the proposal announced in the local newspaper, and in its having arranged that the public's views will not be presented to the federal authorities until after the township has submitted its "Letter of Concurrence", thus ensuring that those views are seen as marginal. In fact, this outside, unelected organization has a clear and well-documented contempt for the views of the public. This is clearly reflected in its 2014 comments to a federal agency: It said: "[Public comment] is primarily an educational and informational exercise focused on individual concerns and addressing adjacent landowners' concerns..." By contrast, consultation with the planning officials "is much more wide-ranging in scope and with a long-term horizon in mind..." (CRINS, re DGSO 001-14 to the Director of Sprectrum Management Operations, March 28, 2014). Members of the public, this organization thinks, can have nothing useful to say beyond their "individual" concerns. And that it why it has structured the process so as to minimize whatever the public has to say. So that's a second reason why there is something wrong with this. Not only has the township obligated itself to say "we agree" no matter what its constituents think. It has also agreed to permit an outside group to structure a process that minimizes public input. And there is plenty to talk about if the issues were to be presented to the public, starting with this: Who would benefit from the proposal? EORN (Eastern Ontario Regional Network), supported by all levels of government, has said that our area's sparse population and terrain means that real solutions to the local problems cannot be left to private-sector corporations on their own, and that public-private joint ventures are the only solution. The proponent here is not a public-private joint venture, but a subsidiary of a listed US real estate investment trust that is not technically bankrupt, but has 4 billion US dollars more in liabilities than it has assets, owning thousands of towers in various countries. It is a magnet for hot money, being what they call a story-stock, the story being endless growth in telecommunications towers. Exciting! The fast world of Wall Street comes to Snow Road; we are blessed with CRINS to make sure the approval process goes smoothly; we have become free of all the nuisance of local government democracy. What could go wrong? John Whitelaw
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letters ere's what has actually happened in the Snow Road tower affair, for those confused by some of the ambiguity--to use a polite expression--in the Sept 3 article "Communications Tower Approval Process". In April 2015 the township of North Frontenac, by By-law 35-156, agreed that in the event of any telecommunications proposal in the township, it would permit an outside organization to "receive and process" any comments by its constituents, and would follow the instructions of that outside organization continued in a set of rules, which that organization can change from time to time. In other words, the township signed away any responsibility for representing the views of its constituents, and agreed to do just what it was told to do by this outside, unelected organization. Some say there is nothing wrong with this, because the municipality lacks the power, by bylaw or otherwise, to actually block or approve any telecommunications proposal anyway. So, the argument seems to go, little or nothing is lost by the township stepping aside and letting this outside organization tell it what to do. Let's see how that argument actually works. First of all, the township has agreed to do more than just step aside. On the contrary, it has agreed to actively support the proposal without regard to the views of its constituents. Here's how that works: by the organization's latest version of its set of rules (CRINS Protocol 5), it requires the township to submit to the federal authorities a "Letter of Concurrence" (a term of art meaning a letter that says "we agree") once two conditions are met: First that the planning officials find there is some kind of compatibility with its paperwork, and second that the so-called consultation period is at an end. Not that anyone agrees with anything, merely that the so-called process is at an end. So the township has agreed to certify that
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Pearl's Coronavirus Diary: Day 179 My Date with Johnny Walker - As you all now know, Johnny and I are going steady. I am so excited! He loves my new body and says it makes me look years younger. Our first date was awesome! I looked precious in my poodle skirt, saddle shoes and bobby socks, and my shorty coat from when I was a teenager, along with my fishing lure earrings. He had his hair in a duck tail with long sideburns, even though he had lost the hair on the top of his head which was fine by me. He was wearing a white t-shirt with his cigarettes rolled up in the left sleeve. He doesn’t smoke – it’s just to look cool. He had bell bottom pants and pointed toe shoes. He was so handsome. His car was very noisy and it had no muffler, and not much of anything else. The backseat was piled high with old food containers, cups, oil cans, old lamps and even a barrel and a cooler, etc. (Not much room for fooling around in the backseat). We wanted to go somewhere to eat and we saw a big BBQ outside at the park and decided that would be a great place to eat. There were lots of people there and lots of food. We helped ourselves to everything hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, and piles of dessert. After we ate, we tried to talk to the people there but they were very rude to us. As we were walking and talking, Johnny laughed and his teeth fell out and broke. He just went to the car and
got his glue gun and fixed them right there. We decided to leave the BBQ as people didn’t seem to like us and were not very friendly. Johnny said, “Where would you like to go, Honeybun?” That’s so sweet - it is his new name for me. I said, “Let’s go to a yard sale.” as we had passed many on our travels. We found one and by the time Johnny picked his way through the yard sale, there was hardly a spot in the car for me to sit. “I will always make room for you, Honeybun” (I love it!) He threw a dozen articles from the front seat into the back. Now you couldn’t even see out the back window. The cool air was making my arthritis flair up. He said, “Don’t worry about that, Honeybun. I have something for that.” and he jumped in the back seat and came up with a can of motor oil. He opened it up and rubbed it all over my shoulders and arm – he is so thoughtful. I felt so much better after but I didn’t smell so good. He said, “Would you liked to go fishing now?” and I said yes, even though I hate fishing. We found a spot to fish. He took off his bell bottom pants to put on a pair of shorts, but when he undid his belt, the buckle fell off and broke his toe. “We can’t go fishing now because we will have to go to the hospital and get my toe checked out”, he said. At the hospital, they told him they couldn’t do anything for a broken toe - just wear a tight shoe and put up with it. When we left the hospital, we saw a tattoo shop so we stopped to get matching tattoos on our forehead that said “Going Steady”. Our day was filled with such lovely surprises. We went by a cemetery and he stopped the car and got out and he got me the loveliest bouquet of flowers. All of a sudden, people started chasing us and yelling things at us. I don’t know why. We did nothing wrong. We decided to call it a day because there were just too many people out that day. But we have another date planned. He told me he would take me to his house where he lives. He said he has couches in his yard, and chairs and tables and he said if he cuts his grass, we might even find a car or two. I can’t wait for our second date. • Happy anniversary to Barb and Dave and Brenda and Craig, and happy birthday to Cheryl Allan. • The Snowmobile Club is selling raffle tickets on two sleds and a trailer. If you want tickets, you can call Alice Gilchrist at 613-278-1020 or make contact on the Club Facebook page.
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• Sympathy to the family of Doug McCumber, who passed away recently. He was my cousin. His parents were the late Bud and Thelma McCumber of Tichborne. • Some September birthdays are Della Dunham, Matthew Price, Crystal Laraby, Adam Neadow, Doris Cowdy. • We get tested for the virus this Wednesday. Hopefully we will all be negative. Wendy Crain, the nurse, will perform the test. • We now have four new residents at the SLRR. Their names are Marg, Randy, Barry and Eileen. We wish them well as they were in isolation for 14 days to be safe. • Some anniversaries are Gilbert and Helene Ridell, Lois and Richard Webster, Dan and Ruth Brown, Don and Pam Larmon. • Some more birthdays are Sylvia and David Swann, Justin Young, Gavin McCullough, Rachel Gray, Marilyn Corkum, Boyd Tryon, Walter Barker, Cindy Cox, Fran McDonald. Vernon Scott, Freda Deline, Dustin Meeks.
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September 17, 2020 • Stay safe and wear your masks at all times
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• Don’t forget to support your local artists on the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour on Sept 26/27. Although not all the artists usually on the tour will be participating this year, 13 of them will be. Most of the 8 studios on the Tour are in the Ompah, Plevna, Ardoch area, and as the tour is smaller this year, all the studios could easily be visited in a day. The closest studio to Ompah will be at Betty Hunter’s home, where Betty, along with Linda Rush and Shaun and Heather Avery will all be showing their work in outdoor shelters. It should be very easy to socially distance, but be prepared to wear a mask and use hand sanitizer if you are going to touch anything. For tour details and a map, visit northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com. • As the days are getting cooler and the trees are starting to show their fall colours, thoughts turn to the ATV Run. However, due to Covid-19 and its restrictions, the annual Fall ATV Run has been cancelled. Folks are still encouraged to get out on the trails, have fun and stay safe.
PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • From last week that got missed...... • Special Birthday wishes go out to Mary Howes who will turn 90 on Sept 11. Make sure to honk, phone or send her your well wishes....it would be great to get over 90 wishes for her... let's do this!!! • Doug Clow has retired now from working on the railroad. • Charlie Clow had a spill off hi ATV and is healing nicely. • Happy Birthday Dean Gray, Collin Green, Caleb Cox, David Pickard, Judy Bertrim, Dave Hansen, Della Dunham, Mary Howes, Julia McKinnon, Donna Thompson, Donnie Lowery, Ashley Desrosiers, Tommy Hicks Adam Neadow and Roger Whan. • Shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Rob Price. We extend our sincerest condolences to his family. • Get well wishes and thoughtful prayers to Dawn Morden. • Glad to see Brian Hannah out and about after his bout with the dreadful Lyme Disease. • Happy Birthday to Mary Howes who turned 90 on Friday. Lots of neighbours, friends and family stopped by during the day to wish her well. • The Outdoor Vendor Fair at the Parham Ball Field was a huge success....so much so that we are looking to do another one!!! How about Saturday October 3 - Let's hope Mother Nature co-operates with us again!!! • Prize money for the Virtual Parham Fair are being handed out if you were the lucky prize winners!! • Gardens are looking rather bare after yielding a bounteous crop despite the hot dry then wet season. • Sympathy to the family of Doug McCumber who passed away recently. • Happy Birthday to Brenda Whan, Shirley TImmerman, Darrell Hannah, Bob Teal, Mary Joy Neadow, Joanne Godfrey, Kristy Babcock, Joan Crea, Carol Napier, Savannah Cronk, Jim Lowery, Carter Barr, Keyana Whan, Gavin McCullough, Keegan Love. • Happy Anniversary to Jim & Bonnie Lowery, Lois & Richard Webster and Pete & Rose MacPherson. • "Love the simple things in your life. One thought leads to another and suddenly you may feel wealthy." • Remember "There's magic in a smile despite the mask people can read your eyes and know you are smiling."
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September 17, 2020 was compelled to take an approach that he and many other ministers took - that of creating on-line, or virtual services. His first being a podcast on Palm Sunday. • Last Sunday, September 13, Perth Road United saw the first in-church service since that time. Hours of background work, meetings and preparation of the church took place to ensure the safety of the congregation. Perth Road United, known as “The Little Church with a Big Heart”, was able to offer 26 places due to the restrictions of social distancing. The wearing of masks was mandatory. The actual attendance was 21, including the minister, organist and scripture reader. The service, modified to suit the guidelines issued from The United Church of Canada, included organ music, scripture readings and responsive prayers, but sadly we were not allowed to sing, so we hummed. • "While we are mindful that not all are yet able to attend worship in the sanctuary, it was lovely to join with the few, while keeping in our hearts, the many who still join with us virtually" said Rev. Dr. Peter Bartlett. • Stephen Bach, Chair of Session remarked, “Yes, we’re alive and kicking!” • Podcasts will continue for those who are not able to attend services, see the PRUC webpage at PRUC.ca • Church services will be ongoing at 10 am on Sundays. (It’s recommended to call Vera Shepherd, 613-353-2470 if you plan to attend) • Answers to last week’s Numbers Game trivia: 1. (15) 2. (43) 3. (12) 4. (212) 5. (1000) 6. (100) 7. (75) 8. (9) 9. (60) 10. (One)
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• After 45 years, Reverend Raymond Klatt will be retiring from the congregation of the River of Life. Sunday September 27 at 10:30am will be his last service. Welcome to Reverend Greg Langille who will be taking over for Reverend Klatt!!
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• Laurie's Quilters, formerly Victoria's Quilts, has been working at home through the pandemic, making quilts. They are a group of volunteers who make and distribute quilts locally within a 50 km. radius, to any person who is dealing with a life challenging illness. There is no charge for this service. If you are aware of anyone who is struggling with an illness and would benefit from receiving a homemade quilt, you can contact Susan at 613-374-2026 or email her at susan.irish@ hotmail.com
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• Connections Adult Learning are offering a variety of courses for those wishing to up grade their skills or simply to learning something new and different. Get in touch with either the Sharbot Lake or Northbrook office or view their Facebook page - there may be something there for you. • C4 Convenience seems to be changing everyday. Self service gas along with the chip truck are now moving ahead to the next phase. Will pizza be next? And how about the little store! These 2 young folks have worked hard and now they will soon see some payoff. Keep supporting this great addition to our village. • Online and in house worship continues for the Arden Pastoral Charge. Get in touch with Cheryl for more information. • Don’t forget: the Legion is open for business. Please follow the protocols and enjoy yourselves.
CLOYNE - Northbrook Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net • Fall is fast approaching. Finnegan’s General Store in Cloyne is inviting all to come in for a coffee and to warm up. Fresh coffee brewed daily. While enjoying your coffee, check out their fresh produce! • Our community is fortunate to have so many different venues to wet our appetites. We have a new one; Hot Rod Smokehouse is now open at 22 Spencer Avenue in Cloyne. (Across from the Shell gas station, behind the Mazinaw Inn.) On the menu is delicious homemade smoked food, burgers, poutine and pulled pork. They are now opening at 7:00am and serving us breakfast torpedoes. Call ahead at 905-2445238 to order. • The Back Roads Studio Tour is fast approaching! I hope you have checked out their Facebook page to see all the amazing artists and artisans involved in this year’s tour. Mark your calendars for September 26th and September 27, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. All visitors are asked to remain 6 feet apart, use hand sanitizer, and to wear a mask. • Have you heard of “A Friendly Voice” yet? This amazing service is available to seniors all across Ontario who are 55+ and who might be experiencing loneliness/sadness or just simply need a little pick-me-up. They provide Ontario Seniors with a place they can reach out to when they are feeling lonely. They just completed their 10,000th call! Thanks to a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation this important service can continue. There is no cost to call; call toll-free at 1-855-892-9992. They are open Monday-Sunday from 8:00am to midnight. Check out their Facebook page! • Want to prepare your garden for next spring? Take the "Exploring Gardening Techniques" online course. To register , call 613-336-0691 or email onlinecourses@ncalc.ca Learn about no- dig, no- till gardening methods that you can start this fall including lasagne, companion, container, keyhold gardening as well as edible landscaping. The greatest part of this online course is that you take it whenever it is convenient for you while working at your own pace. • As well you can register for the Digital Scrapbooking with Affinity Photo on-line course which begins on September 16, 2020. • The third Friday in September is now known as Military Family Appreciation Day or MFAD. This day was founded in order to raise awareness of the challenges, recognize their resiliency and to thank military families for their sacrifices, as they support their loved ones serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. Learn more at https://twsfoundation.ca/ #MFAD #WeStandWithYou
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• Look at this list of new reads and DVDs at the library: All The Devils Are Here(Louise Penny), Chaos(Iris Johansen), Choppy Waters(Stuart Woods), Deadlock(Catherine Coulter), Golden in Death(J D Robb), Finding You Again(Debbie Macomber), My Lies, Your Lies(Susan Lewis), Shadows in Death(J D Robb), The Butcher’s Daughter(Wendy Corsi Staub), The End of Her(Shari Lapena), The Evening & The Morning(Ken Follett), The Friendship List(Susan Mallery), The Guest House(Lucy Foley), The Last Mrs.Summers(Rhys Bowen), Thick as Thieves(Sandra Brown), Three Women Disappear(James Patterson), Troubled Blood(Robert Galbrath), Truth & Justice(Fern Michaels), Wildfire Ridge(Sheryl Woods). New DVD's: Call of the Wild, Scoob, Wild Kratts: Around The World Adventure. There's a new read for the
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kids, too: Carson Crosses Canada. • The Denbigh Foodbank will continue to operate in the same way it has for the last while, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. The next day the Denbigh Food Bank will be open is Tuesday, September 22nd. Call Gail at 613 333 2224 before the day. Pick up is 11am at the Addington Highlands Community Centre in Denbigh, with COVID rules in place.
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• The 3rd annual Jerry Irwin Memorial golf tournament was not possible this year. Chris and Mackenzie Irwin and Jim Ferguson ran an online charity, “Wine Survivor Contest”, on Facebook. In the contest, they had an amazing 200 participants sign up and ended up raising an astounding $13100 for New Leaf Link charity based in Harrowsmith. The Irwin family is so grateful for the tribute in Jerry's name. • Many thanks to Atkinson Home Hardware Building Centre for the kind donation of a bistro set for our mini mall in the village. It is placed in front of Gino's so come and enjoy the outdoor comfort. It is four season friendly, made of black metal and matches the already donated benches from Princess Auto. • On September 27th, there will be a TAKE-OUT Turkey Dinner at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. PICK UP between 4:30pm and 6:00pm. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY. Cost is $15.00. Tickets available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith Drugstore, Leonard Fuels in Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. We thank these businesses for selling tickets for us. For information, please call 613372-2410. • There will be a Pie Sale ready for Thanksgiving! To place your order, call 613-372-2410. Homemade, unbaked, 9” frozen pies. The cost per pie is $10.00 - apple, cherry,
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There are two major non-cancer types of chronic pain – musculoskeletal (MSK) pain related to bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles and neuropathic pain often felt as a burning sensation or shooting pain caused by nerve or tissue damage. Chronic pain is considered chronic if it lasts for three months or more. In a 2011 study from Queen’s University, when asked the simple question, “Are you usually free of pain or discomfort?” 55% of the Canadian population reported to suffer non-specific chronic pain. Most of these patients report pain in their back, joints, or head, whether from MSK conditions or other underlying conditions. Pain in these areas may be caused by a trauma or a physical event, like a car accident or a slip and fall, but most often the pain presents as non-specific or without a known underlying cause. However, there are numerous underlying structural or mechanical causes that can be addressed through conservative care. Identifying a cause of chronic pain can be difficult, but chiropractic expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of MSK disorders can help pinpoint the origins of pain. Commonly, chronic pain can be caused by underlying conditions, such as spinal stenosis (narrowing in the spinal canal which may result in nerve compression), osteoarthritis (joint pain and inflammation) or inflammatory arthritis. Chiropractors are trained to assess and diagnose MSK conditions and suggest an individualized treatment plan, or referral as appropriate, that may include spinal manipulation or mobilization, traction, ultrasound and other therapies to alleviate pain, as well as lifestyle counselling and exercises to strengthen the core muscles that support the spine.
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The South Frontenac Museum: Bringing Our History, Art and Culture To Life At the South Frontenac Museum, our job is to fascinate and educate residents and visitors by bringing our history, creativity and culture to life. Please enjoy these articles
featuring artifacts found at the Museum. For more information or to book a tour at the Museum please call 613-376-3027 ext. 2600 or visit us at www.southfrontenacmuseum.ca.
Reopening schools safely matters to everyone That’s why the government of Ontario has worked with health officials, school boards and educators to develop a comprehensive plan to keep kids and staff safe. • Physical distancing measures will be implemented such as desk separation, signs, oor markings and one-way hallways. • Face coverings will be required for staff and students in Grades 4-12. • Hand hygiene will be enabled with hand sanitizer and hand washing. • More nurses will be in schools. • School cleaning will be enhanced.
Toy Ironing Board: Following in Mother’s Footsteps by: Sam Nicholls sam13nicholls@gmail.com and caring for children who he South Frontenac Mu- were too young to work themseum’s collection of chil- selves. In their preparation for dren’s toys considers how their role as homemakers and toys are used, both histori- mothers, young girls were cally and today, as an inter- trained in these practices in active learning and teaching their youth. Toys such as this tool. Small children are eas- ironing board allowed young ily influenced through their girls to follow in the footsteps interaction with toys – in the of their Mother, falling into the same way, children are influ- pre-determined gender roles enced by the people they are in early Canadian society. Ironing and laundering surrounded with throughout their childhood. This small are unique domestic chores ironing board toy, designed to because of their long-esreplicate an adult-sized one, tablished presence in many would be a tool used to teach cultures – everyone needs young girls about their ex- clean clothes! Early forms of pected responsibilities once laundering in the Middle Ages made use of natural resourcthey reached adulthood. The roles of women in es, such as rivers, streams the labour force were ever- and rocks to wash clothes as changing. Pre-dating WWI thoroughly as possible. Often, and WWII, 19th and early several women would gather 20th Century Canadian wom- together and wash, making en had very limited opportu- laundry a more socially orinities when it came to work ented chore. As technology outside their home. In rural started to improve and people areas, daily duties consisted became more inventive with of maintaining the household, their washing methods (such assisting in tending the farm as through the invention of
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the washtub in the 1700s), laundry became increasingly private – a washing machine could be bought and placed in someone’s home and a family did not have to rely on a public laundry outing. Similarly, ironing has a deep-rooted and extensive history, one that could be traced back to at least 12th Century China. Predating the modernized iron was the pan iron, simply a pan filled with hot coals or rocks, pressed over stretched cloth. As blacksmithing emerged as a trade, laundresses and homemakers began to use simple forged irons, resembling the miniature one replicated in the toy set. Today, irons are much more advanced, with heat control and a steam function. Our modernized iron and folding ironing table was patented by Sarah Boone in the year 1892. Despite the technological changes made with laundering and ironing over time, one thing remained the same: women were the sole labourers responsible for this task. As the labour industry developed after the World Wars and women demanded more engagement in paying jobs, Canada would see an increase of women as paid launderers, owners of laundromats and other domestic chores that could become profitable. As is the case with many rural communities, old-school traditions and the separate roles of men and women remained a part of societal norms for longer than in urbanized communities. For families that owned farms, such as many those who would have lived (and continue to live in South Frontenac), the responsibility of the Mother and young daughters was to make sure the home was looked after, while the boys and men tended to the farm. Toys, such as this mockironing board, would have helped the Mother teach her young girls about their future responsibilities, while keeping the child occupied so she could focus on her other household duties.
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North Frontenac Council, September 11
Ardoch Lake condo project drops lots, gets NF Council support by Craig Bakay fter the developer, through its environmental consulting firm, EcoVue Consulting Services Inc, addressed Council’s and the public’s concerns, North Frontenac Council withdrew its objections to a condominium development on Ardoch Lake and will recommend passage to the Frontenac County Planning Advisory at its regular meeting Friday in Plevna. The Council meeting was held in a hybrid format with the mayor and several councillors and staff in person in the Council Chambers delegations, members of the public and press followed along on the Webex format. Coun. Wayne Good participated via telephone and Coun. Fred Perry was not in attendance as he is recovering from a medical procedure. Speaking for the developer, Beverly Saunder of EcoVue told Council that the previously proposed 17 waterfront lots have been reduced to 15 (all of which are at least two acres in size) in order to accommodate a minimum 77 metre lakefront frontage, as per the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Two additional non-lakefront lots have been added to keep the total number of lots at 23 units. As for other concerns, such as lake development capacity remaining, docking and storage (particularly for boats), Saunder seemed to address them to Council’s satisfaction. In order to keep the communal docking area as small as possible, Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin suggested individual docks no larger than 6 feet by 18 feet be allowed except where that might interfere with the walleye spawning area. “Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks calculations already detailed significant ‘residual capacity’ on the lake even if this entire development were used a ‘permanent residences’ (an unlikely scenario),” Saunder said. “Including the ability for up to 13 new lots depending on the use (more if tertiary septic systems are in place as with this development). “This updated proposal will increase this residual capacity by one to four lots depending on septic system and use.” She said impacts from encroachments into the wetland and heron colony setbacks will be mitigated in accordance with the recommendations of the environmental impact study which have been approved by the conservation authority and are consistent with provincial guidelines. Coun. John Inglis was the lone vote against the resolution. Mandatory septic inspection system Bruce Moore, president along with Ken Grant and John Grindrod of the North Frontenac Lake Association Alliance (NFLAA) presented to Council a potential plan for mandatory lakefront septic reinspection, which, they said, was based on data they obtained from the Township and designed to mitigate any future potential problems. “Why are we doing this when there is no data to suggest we have a problem?” said Mayor Ron Higgins. “There is a suggestion,” responded Moore. “There’s not a significant amount of data to suggest there isn’t a problem.” Coun. Wayne Good took exception to Moore’s comparison to the Walkerton situation saying, “Walkerton is not comparable.” Good was also concerned that mandatory inspection might lead to an increased tax burden for residents but Grindrod said “we’re putting the onus on property owners.”
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Council suggested the public works manager examine the proposal and bring back a report to a future Council meeting. When the delegation suggested the next Council meeting, Higgins responded that “we won’t be able to do it for the next meeting,” suggesting a six-month timeframe might be more realistic. “I don’t want our public works manage spending too much time on this, he has a lot of other things he’s working on,” said Good. Revamping Tapping’s Landing A revamping of the Tappings Landing boat launch parking area is doable, Public Works Manager Darwyn Sproule told Council. He said no parking signs can be installed and “it’s due for a brushing anyways.” Council cold to tower opposition Opposition to a proposed 300-foot communications tower to improve cell phone and perhaps internet connections didn’t gain any traction with Council after Coun. John Inglis asked that a letter from a resident Paul Smith expressing concern be brought forward for discussion. One of Smith’s concerns was that the tower would be placed in an Area of Natural or Scientific Interest (ANSI).
“I understand it would be on the very edge of the ANSI,” said Coun. Fred Fowler, who lives close to where the tower would be located. “And there are already two gravel pits on the ANSI. “There are a lot of seniors looking forward to having the tower there for health and safety reasons as communications there aren’t the best.” “It’s the same size as the one on Malcolm Lake,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. “Often, after it’s been up for awhile you don’t even see it anymore. “We, as a Council, have to be ready for ‘not in my backyard’ complaints as we’ve been supporting more cell and broadband infrastructure.” Fire prevention week Council designated the week of Oct. 4-10 as Fire Prevention Week. Fire Chief Eric Korhonen said there would be no public gathering to commemorate the events. Fire Prevention week is observed each year during the week of Oct. 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which killed more than 25, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.
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fter a forced closure due to COVID-19, we are re-opening. On behalf of the executive, I would like to extend our appreciation for your patience during this hiatus. While a temporary break was necessary, we are excited to return and open our doors to the public. These are different times. Our fall supper will commence on Friday, September 18, with Roast Beef. COVID-19 protocols are in place for distancing, table seating, hand sanitizers, registering in a the door, and masks are to be worn while not sitting at your table. A lit of Friday night suppes will be inserted into the Frontenac News’ September 17 issue. In these unprecedent4ed times, Senior’s Week of September 21 will not be celebrated with our usual senior’s
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bingo and supper. The Legion executive is looking at an alternative so that we can celebrate seniors. Stay tuned. Also, the Legion is working wit KFL&A to ensure we follow all protocols. This includes permission to commence regular Wednesday afternoon euchre. As soon as we are given the green light we will continue with this afternoon of fun. Unfortunately, due to these times, the regular Legion general meetings held the first Wednesday of each month are still on hold until we are given permission to resume. Updates will be provided as received.
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Les & Clarence Kerr, Yarker, Ont. Saturday, September 26, 9:30 a.m. Directions: From the hamlet of Yarker follow County Rd. # 6 north to Petworth Road. Turn east & follow to sale site at 558 Petworth Road. Case 970 2wd tractor (hydraulics not working), David Brown 995 2wd tractor with cab (hydraulics not working), Case model S tractor, John Deere 55 gas combine with 10 ft. grain head & 3 row corn head, JD 45 gas combine with 10 ft. grain head, Sunflower 9311 no till 16 run seed drill (excellent), Int. 510 18 run seed drill/grass box, JD “B” 16 run seed drill/grass box, John Deere model 1250 6 row corn planter, New Idea 290 haybine, JD 3pth rake, New Idea 484 round baler (4x5), JD 336 square baler/kicker, 2 bale thrower wagons, JD #35 forage harvester/ hay & corn heads, Turnco & Farmhand forage wagons, JD forage blower, hay & grain elevator on undercarriage, 2- 7 inch grain augers on undercarriages, Farmatic mix mill, Papec forage blower, Tufline 2 tine subsoiler, International 46 4 furrow plow, Kverneland 3 pth 3 furrow plow, MF 3 furrow plow, 9 ft. chisel plow, George White 21 ft. “S” tine cultivator/wings, Intl 45 vibra-shank 12 ft. cultivator, Krause 10 ft. set of discs, 13 ft. chain harrows, 10 ft. cultipacker, 3 drum field roller, George White 100 gallon sprayer, New Idea 244 tandem axle manure spreader/ end gate (needs new floor), 14 ft. tandem axle float, 16 ft. bale feeder wagon, round bale feeder, 275 gravity grain wagon, Vesset roller mill, Champion roller mill, George White fertilizer spreader, wagon running gear, George White 6 ft. snowblower, single drag disc, Papec hammer mill, The Plessisville Foundry seed cleaner, Forano grass seed cleaner, Snowco seed cleaner, fanning mill, Bogballe 3 pth broadcaster, Jacobsen zero turn riding lawnmower, straw chopper, bale spear, Teagle 3 pth cement mixer, 2- 1000 bushel hopper bottom bins, grain dryer, 20’ culvert, 4 DeLaval pail milkers, SS pails & strainer, 2 old carpenter’s boxes, feed bottles & buckets, electric fence supplies, “T” bar stakes, qty. of red clover seed, portable air compressor, 2 -4 inch grain augers/motors, 2 long feed augers, cheese making equipment, 2 SS bulk tanks, 2 vacuum pumps, Massey Harris cream separator, qty. hardwood lumber, woodworking eqpt. & numerous other farm finds. Shop related: Global industrial band saw, radial arm saw, Lincoln mig welder, Craftsman plunge router/table, Beaver floor model band saw, Delta lathe, King 10 gallon sand blaster, King 26” double drum sander, belt & face sander, King 8” jointer, King compound mitre saw, Mastercraft oscillating spindle sander, chop saw, bar clamps. See the web site for detailed list & photos. Face masks are strongly suggested & please maintain physical distancing.
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This feels like it should be a living room conversation. That’s how our Mom and Dad tackled hard topics as parents. And this is the hardest one yet. So, if we could, we’d call you into the living room to let you know that we are so very sorry to announce that our Dad, George Hiles, has passed away. We can’t imagine life without him in it, and it feels like we were robbed. But we are thankful he is no longer suffering and doesn’t have to deal with “Lewy” any longer. Dementia is a cruel disease. Dad leaves behind his loving wife and best friend of almost 54 years, Judy. His children, Paul (April) and Lori (Chris) and amazing grandchildren Rhiannon, Nicole, Andrew, Maia and Gavin. He also leaves behind his sister Carol and brother Jerry. He was predeceased by his brother Lorne (Yvette). Dad, we’ll picture you on Eagle Lake with Bailey in the boat! Cremation has already taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dementia Society, Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
September 17, 2020
Homegrown Frontenac 2020 an online order, drive through event
In Memoriam Storrington Lions Club extends a HUGE thank you to all who contributed to the very successful Chicken BBQ. Thank you Mrs. Garrett’s Bake Shop, Forman Farms, Bill Ritchie, Lions Members & Spouses and the Storrington Community! Your support has been awesome!
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Smith - Remembering my special parents with love and pride Wellie - August 28, 1985 Zelda - September 29, 1992 There is a bridge of memories, From here to Heaven above, That keeps you both very close to me, It’s called a bridge of love. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. At Rest in God’s Garden. Lovingly remembered and missed by daughter Dorothy
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BC (Before Covid) Stephanie Newman (centre) along with Maddy Botterill and Letitia Brooks welcomed crowds to Newman’s home on Forest Road Saturday for the second annual Home Grown in Frontenac Festival. Seems like so long ago.
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n its two-year history, “Homegrown Frontenac” at Stephanie Newman’s Cheesecakery Bakery headquarters in a rural property south-west of Sydenham, quickly became an end of summer celebration of local food and music attracting crowds from across the region. This year there will be a band, but everything else will be completely different. Not only is Homegrown Frontenac a drive by event, it is an advanced online order only, drive by event. “For a long time I thought it did not make sense to do the Homegrown Frontenac at all, but people were interested and the vendors are all set up for online ordering anyway. We came up with a plan that is very safe, so here we are,” said Stephanie Newman. The way Homegrown Frontenac will operate this year is explained on its Facebook event page: “order now online/phone, and items will be delivered here. [3005 Forest Road] Vendors will NOT be onsite selling, only pre-ordered products for pick up will be here. You get to pick them up, while listening to
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• 9” frozen pies. The cost per pie is $10.00 - apple, cherry, and strawberry rhubarb, just to name a few. Pick up at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith on October 10th between 9:00am and 12:00noon. • The Euchre Fun Nights at the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club has been cancelled until 2021 due to Covid19 social distancing restrictions. • If you have news, birthdays, special occasions or get well wishes to submit to the column, please send to mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com or call/text 613-3720917. Deadlines for inclusions are Monday mornings of each week.
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• Congratulations to “soon to be Rev.” student clergy Cheryl McMurray of the United Churches of Arden, Henderson, Mountain Grove who will be ordained to the ministry of word, sacrament, pastoral care in a Covid-style celebration this Sat, September 19. Held in a Cannifton United Church, the ceremony is closed to the public (due to Covid 19 restrictions) but will feature live streaming so that folks can safely watch and participate online. Our own Angie Deline visited recently, bringing news and some of her famous preserves. We had a great old porch visit. • Our two former mail delivery persons, Marg Clark and Barb Whaley, celebrated birthdays this past week, enjoying time with family and remembering fondly the “good old days” when they rocked these roads with our mail. • Speaking of our roads: they are super duper now, with the new tar and chip. We are cruising along and taking time to enjoy the scenery instead of searching for pot holes. Thanks, one and all. • Duck hunting is upon us and we know that we can count on everyone to respect the fence lines, and to seek permission from landowners, many of whom do not wish unauthorized hunters for safety and personal
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Contractor / Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Tender documents. Please direct any specific inquiries to: Darwyn Sproule, P.Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac.ca (613) 479-2231 Extension 230 Lowest or any tender submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFT No. 2020-17 Winter Maintenance of Norcan Lake Lane” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, October 1, 2020 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON. K0H 2M0 cao@northfrontenac.ca
Our business is growing, and we find ourselves in need of a Breakfast & Prep Cook (Part-Time) to round out our staff. Availability is between 3 – 5 days per week, (approx. 5 hrs. / shift or 15 – 25 hours / week) . You need to be: • Reliable & Dependable • Professional • Courteous to residents, staff, family & friends • Flexible in a team based environment • Experienced Cook ideally in a commercial setting • Able to provide a high quality of work • Able to work independently • Available mornings although coverage for other kitchen shifts may be required • A current vulnerable sector CPIC will be required Key Responsibilities: • Preparing breakfast for residents • Ingredient prep for current &/or next day menu • Baking / dessert for current &/or next day menu If interested, please apply to: Sharbot Lake Retirement Ltd. 14244 Road 38, P.O. Box 29 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 or email your resume to: info@slrr.ca
Public Notice Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the road allowance as set out and described as follows: All That Part of the Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 13, Concession 6, geographic Township of Miller, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R22264; (Wensley (Brule) Lake) All That Part of the Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 12, Registered Plan 1321, geographic Township of Miller, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R22263; (Buckshot Lake) All Those Parts of the Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 16, Concession 1, geographic Township of South Canonto, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Parts 4 and 5 on Registered Plan 13R-22057. (Palmerston Lake) The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on October 2, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. To obtain further information or to provide comments on the proposed By-law, please contact the undersigned prior to the Council Meeting. Dated this 2nd day of September, 2020 Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON. K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca
reasons. • Deepest sympathy to Gerald and Norma Price and family in the death of their son, Rob, of Mountain Grove. Rob will be fondly remembered, and we thank God for his life.
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• Outdoor Worship Service hosted by Battersea & Inverary United Churches at 11:00 am on Sunday, September 20 at Ken Garrett Memorial Park (4010 Perth Rd, Inverary). Everyone welcome! Please bring a lawn chair and your mask. • Food Bank drive hosted by the Storrington Lions Club on Friday September 25th! Donations will be accepted from 3 to 6 pm at the Lions Hall in Sunbury. No donation is too small, everything is needed and very much appreciated! Thank you for your support. • Pumpkinfest Lawn Display at 4994 Battersea Road on Saturday, October 3. Drive, Ride, Walk by. Bring the whole family and remember your cameras! • Roast Pork Dinner by Storrington Lions Club on October 24th. Dinner includes roast pork, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, beans and dessert. Cost is $20 per dinner. Reserve your dinner by calling (before Oct. 21) 613-353-2257. Thanks to all who made the Chicken BBQ such a success! • LCBO returnables! fill the trailer at 3950 Round Lake Road. Thanks for all the beer bottles & cans, wine bottles, liquor bottles, wine bags – we take any and all containers of an alcohol drink! Last weekend we crushed over 3700 beer cans. The August deposits totaled $2955.30 – we are trying to reach $5000 by September 30th. The new washrooms are under construction and we definitely need your support. Thank You! • BUSY! I am talking about the boat launch on Perth Road just north of Inverary. It was a first-time launch of a new boat for a family member and I was on hand to get the “launching picture” which I did. Thank you to the patient people who watched this “painful” experience, which in fact went quite well. I remained on shore and had a nice chat with an Ontario Conservation Officer. She was very professional and did a great job of mixing with boaters, checking safety measures, advising and even helped with the traffic flow. It was a definite exercise of patience for those getting a boat in or getting a boat out and there were a few “spicy moments” of course it didn’t help if you were fishing and they just weren’t biting! – but how lucky we are to have all of this so close to us and to be able to just use it. Maybe some day someone will decide a second launch site for our growing community would be a good thing!
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Township of Addington Highlands Public Notice The Township of Addington Highlands is seeking an individual from Ward 1 wishing to be appointed to the Addington Highlands Library Board. Those interested should contact the Township Office, on or before September 30, 2020, in writing, to P. O. Box 89, Flinton, ON, K0H 1P0, by telephone to (613) 336-2286, by fax to, (613) 336-2847 or by email to clerk@ addingtonhighlands.ca.
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Thursday September 17
OPEN FARMS - GROWING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 9:30am-10:30am. Panel discussion w/ local farmers. See the website for details - Openfarms. ca. If you miss it live it will be available on Frontenac County Youtube Channel.
Friday September 18
SHARBOT LAKE - FRIDAY NIGHT SUPPER 5pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. $12. COVID-19 protocols apply as per KFL&A Public Health
Saturday September 19
VERONA - FISH FRY 4:30pm-6pm. Verona Lions Hall. A takeout Fish Fry with fish, fries beans coleslaw and drink for $15. Tickets online or at either Hardware
store or Nicole?s Gifts. This is an advance-tickets only event. Tickets must be purchased before Wednesday. September 16 before 6 pm. The Lions hope to see everyone there.
Sunday September 20
INVERARY - OUTDOOR SERVICE 11am-12pm. Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Everyone welcome! Please bring a lawn chair and mask. PERTH ROAD - CHURCH SERVICE 10am. Perth Road United Church. In person and virtual. To attend in person, itis recommended to call Vera Shepherd at 613-353-2470 as seating is limited. COVID protocols apply as per KFL&A Public Health.
Tuesday September 22
OPEN FARMS - RAISING ANIMALS 9am-10:30am. Panel discussion w/ local farmers. See the website for details - Openfarms.ca. If you miss it live it will be available on Frontenac County Youtube Channel.
Wednesday September 23
VERONA - STYLE REVIVAL 10am-1pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. This, and every Wednesday
from 10 am until 1 pm. Social distancing protocols in effect. One person will be allowed in store at a time or 2 from the same family. Bring your own mask, hand sanitizing will be required upon entry.
Thursday September 24
FRONTENAC CFDC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 9am. Guest Speaker, Gordon Dean of mike Dean’s Grovery Store. There will be a draw for 3 gift baskets of local food products. RSVP Sue@frontenaccfdc for ZOOM details. HARROWSMITH - PIE SALE FOR THANKSGIVING Golden Links Hall. Pie sale ready for Thanksgiving. Homemade, unbaked, 9" frozen pies, cost is $10.00, apple, cherry & strawberry rhubarb just to name a few. Pick up at Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith on Oct 10 between 9 and 12. To order call 613-372-2410 OPEN FARMS THE IMPACT EATING LOCALLY 7pm-8pm. Panel discussion w/ local farmers. See the website for details - Openfarms.ca. If you miss it live it will be available on Frontenac County Youtube Channel.
Friday September 25
INVERARY - FOOD BANK DRIVE 3pm-6pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Donations will directly help members of our community who are impacted by
COVID-19 through the food bank at Battersea United Church.
Sat Sep 26 – Sun Sep 27
BACK ROADS STUDIO TOUR 10am-4pm. 13 artists in 8 studios. All original and handmade. View artist and artisan profiles and download a printable route map at NorthFrontenacBackRoadsStudioTour.com
Sunday September 27
HARROWSMITH - TAKE OUT TURKEY DINNER 4:30pm. Golden Links Hall. Advance tickets only, cost is $15.00. Tickets available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith Drug store, Leonard?s Fuel in Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona . For info call 613372-2410. verona - drive in COFFEE House 10am, Verona Free Methodist Church parking lot. Trevor Baker. BYOC (Bring your own coffee)
Tuesday September 29
OPEN FARMS WHAT COVID TAUGHT US ABOUT LOCAL FOOD 7pm-8pm. Panel discussion w/ local farmers. See the website for details - Openfarms.ca. If you miss it live it will be available on Frontenac County Youtube Channel.
Sue Ablack wins Life Membership Award from RFCS
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ue Ablack moved to Sharbot Lake in 1983, and in 1985 she was hired as the Coordinator of Programs and Services. At that time the agency was in a major growth phase as community-based services were being developed at the time. “We were one of very few multi-service agencies in the province back then, and one of only one or two that have survived. We became strong because of huge support from the community. The group I remember best were the feisty senior women. They did all the work in the community. “It was attractive and so it led to a lot of contacts with outside groups and organisations who found they could send workers to Sharbot Lake and the workers would not be out on their own, they would have a network to connect to.” A lot of things developed out of the vol-
unteer base, including the development of the Child Centre. It was a group of mothers who got together and set up a drop-in, and it grew from there. Among those women were Sue Leslie, Margaret Bell, Pam Woods, who were all mothers of young children at the time, and Audrey Tarasick. They became instrumental in the development of the Child Centre, which thrives to this day, with a daycare that has been operating for 30 years, and the Early Years program for all of Frontenac County. After working for what was then called North Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) in a programming role for almost ten years, Sue was feeling a pull towards returning to her initial profession in social work, with a focus on mental health. Providence Care, out of Kingston, had an outreach program based at the NFCS adult services program, which made her famil-
iar with their work, and she took a job with them in Kingston. “Karen McNaughton, who is from Kingston was the outreach worker in Sharbot Lake at the time, meeting with people with mental health issues on an ongoing basis, and I was working in Kingston. After a while she decided to transfer to a job in Kingston and stop commuting, and I took her job in Sharbot Lake and stopped commuting as well.” Sue remained working for Providence Care as an affiliate of NFCS for about 20 years, before her first retirement in 2014. That was followed by two years working as a consultant to Providence Care, working on a regional health care reform project, and then two more years working as a consultant in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, before she retired completely in 2018.
Aside from her professional career, Sue is a keen volunteer herself, sitting on the board of the Alzheimer’s Society and the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, and as a volunteer in the therapeutic yoga program that is run by Jill Dunkley at the Family Health Team. She has also volunteered to help out with the Christmas hamper program at Rural Frontenac Community Services every year. “I was thrilled to hear I would be named a life member of Rural Frontenac Community Services. It is a fantastic organisation that continues to keep the community together,” she said, upon hearing that she will be receiving the Annual Life Membership Award at the RFCS Annual General Meeting, which will be held tonight, September 17 at 6:30pm as a virtual meeting on Zoom.
Addington Highlands Council - September 15
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ddington Highlands Council decided to form a working group consisting of two councillors and two staff members to look into the “growing problem” of people camping out at boat launches and on shoreline road allowances at its regular meeting held online Tuesday. Marianne Plumb, vice-president of the Skootamatta District Ratepayers Association, an organization of more than 200 people, appeared as an online delegation before Council and said that camping on municipally-owned shoreline road allowances and especially the boat launch at Hughes Landing Road has been “increasing at an alarming rate for the past three or four years. “On the Labour Day weekend, there were three camping vehicles parked at the boat launch and they had generators that powered search lights and loud music.” She said there have also been campers around Pringle and Sheldrake Lakes. She said the association was asking for a new bylaw specifically banning camping on municipal property, replacement of no camping signs she said have gone missing and some sort of protocol for members to
report such campers when they appear. She said there has even been a dock installed on one such camp site. Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch said the problem isn’t confined to the Skootamatta area. “Just last evening I had a call from a ratepayer on the very same issue,” he said. “It’s happening around Mallory and Brown’s Lakes as well.” While agreeing that there seems to be a problem, Reeve Henry Hogg said: “I don’t think this is anything we can solve today. “Some of the camping is on Crown Land and the municipality doesn’t have any jurisdiction over that (and) 75 per cent of our municipality is Crown Land.” He said enforcing a no camping bylaw would be a problem. “The Township doesn’t have anybody on staff outside of working hours that could field such calls,” he said. “And I know setting something up will cost a lot of money.” Trunk or treat Council approved the use of the parking lot/outdoor rink in Flinton for the third annual Trunk or Treat Event on Halloween.
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Organizers said they will set up an entrance and exit to control the number of participants allowed in at any one given time as well as a contact tracing station to document the names and numbers of parents and trick-or-treaters in case of a covid outbreak. “This is an annual even they have here in Flinton and I support it,” said Coun. Helen Yanch, Day of Safety Council approved the use of the community hall in Flinton for Land O’Lakes Community Services to hold a “day of safety” event for women with an OPP officer and martial artist facilitating on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Susan Andrew-Allen said they have received a small grant from the Canadian Women’s Foundation to hold the event and would like to “stretch that as far as we can.” Council gave its permission and waived the $125 hall rental fee. “They had originally asked to use the skating rink but it could be a little chilly in October so we suggested it might be more appropriate to hold it inside,” said CAO/Clerk
Christine Reed. Cannabis growing operation Following receipt of a call to action on illegal cannabis growing operations from the Municipality of Tweed, Council decided to endorse its motion and send out a similar letter to all municipalities in Ontario. “It was interesting to get Tweed’s letter after the round table we had on cannabis,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “From what I’ve heard, this is quite widespread and maybe if we all stand up together, we won’t have the problems we’ve been having.” Enbridge grant Following a letter from Enbridge Energy asking for suggestions of charitable organizations that could use monetary donations due to lack of fundraising opportunities during the pandemic, Council instructed staff to contact Enbridge thanking them for the offer and asking what sort of scope the donations would take. “Is it $5 or $5,000?” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “The two food banks are obvious but the two Lions Clubs have commitments they haven’t been able to raise funds for as well as the rec committees and community services.”
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Frontenac County CAO to moonlight among the weeds I
n an odd twist, Frontenac County Council will consider a staff report at their monthly meeting this week, which recommends appointing the county's highest paid employee, Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender, as the interim weed inspector for the vast county. The county runs from Big Sandy Bay on Wolfe Island, all the way to the top of Buckshot Road, 25 kilometres north of the Bon Echo Park’s northern border. The appointment of a weed inspector, who can be called in to inspect and, if necessary, order the removal of weeds on the provincial noxious weeds list, became necessary with the retirement of Ken Gilpin from the company he founded, Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement (FMLE). As a staff report to Council points out, Gilpin has been the area weed inspector since 1998 and has now resigned. The new owner of FMLE, Liane Ruttan, said that she has no one on her staff who is qualified to fulfill the position. The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority was approached to see if they have that expertise, and said they are not in a position to take on the responsibility.
Frontenac County, and the four Frontenac municipalities, are in the midst of a service delivery review, which may yield a permanent solution to the problem. In casting about for an interim solution, and noting that over his last 8 years in the role, Gilpin has not submitted a single invoice for weed inspection, county staff have settled on their leader, Pender. He is qualified, because long before he began his career in municipal administration, Kelly Pender completed a degree in landscape architecture, and in her report to council, County Clerk Janette Amini said the “county does not anticipate any costs associated with this appointment”. The report does not discuss the hourly, or per visit fee Pender plans to charge, if he is called out, or his mileage costs. For his day job, Pender is at the higher end of the pay grid that was developed before he was hired in 2014. As per the provincial sunshine list, his pay for 2019 exceeded $185,000, which is about average for County Chief Administrative Officers in Eastern Ontario.
In an effort to help out, in case the workload does begin to wear on Mr. Pender, Frontenac News’ ace municipal reporter Craig Bakay has volunteered to help out as a Deputy Inspector “I will do it for free. They just have to pay my mileage” said Bakay, in an exclusive Kelly Pender in CAO mode interview this week “as long as I get a badge that says Deputy Weed Inspector. There is no word from the county as to whether Pender will be getting a Weed Inspector Badge.
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE FINAL TAX NOTICES Final Tax Notices were issued the week of August 4th, 2020. Please contact the tax department if you have not received your bill. Your final taxes are due in 2 instalments: August 31st, 2020 & October 30th, 2020. It is important that you retain your tax bill until October as no further bills/reminders will be issued. For more information, please email us at taxes@ southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 Ext 2200 BALE WRAP Due to the lack of marketing options, the Township is no longer accepting bale wrap at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham. This facility is open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. CHANGES TO YOUR GARBAGE & RECYCLE COLLECTION Beginning Monday, August 31st, the Township will be collecting waste 4 days a week with all residents having the same day collection for both garbage and recycling. Not everyone will have changes but please look carefully at the map in your final tax bill arriving soon in your mail. A listing of Township roads and the corresponding collection day may be found at: www.southfrontenac.net/collection-info.aspx WILDLIFE & WASTE – DON’T TEMPT ONE WITH THE OTHER Residents are reminded NOT to put out garbage prior to collection day and to please place it roadside in such a manner that it does not attract wildlife, be it birds, raccoons or bears. Put your garbage out by 7 am on your collection day in a secure container. To avoid attracting animals: • store all garbage and recyclables inside the garage, shed or secure enclosure until the morning of collection • rinse your containers with a mild soap or vinegar and water solution to reduce odours WASTE FACILITIES The Green Bay Waste Disposal Site will be open on Sundays from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm starting August 2, 2020 (until further notice) for tagged and bagged garbage and recycling only. Salem & Bradshaw Landfills remain closed. PLANNING APPLICATIONS For Planning applications - the Township will be utilizing Zoom technology to conduct virtual/electronic public meetings that meet requirements under the Planning Act. Updates about the timing of Committee of Adjustment meetings and how to register to attend electronically will be available on our website: https://www.southfrontenac.net/en/open-forbusiness/virtual-committee-of-adjustment-meetings.aspx PLANNING INQUIRIES We encourage inquiries to be submitted using email (planning@southfrontenac.net) or via our intake forms on our website at www.southfrontenac.net under Open for Business/Planning & Development. Prior to submitting a planning application, applicants are required to have a pre-consultation appointment with the planning staff. A pre-consultation meeting can be booked by calling extension 2224. Booking a pre-consultation appointment helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process. Preconsultation meetings will occur by phone or via zoom, and will not be held in person at this time.
THINGS TO DO SOUTH FRONTENAC YARD SALE Staff and Council of the Township are hosting a yard sale at 4432 George St on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon (rain date – September 20, same time) Proceeds from the yard sale will be going towards the local food bank. All COVID restrictions and safeguards will be in place. Masks are required for attendees. Hope to see you there! VIRTUAL BATTERSEA PUMPKIN FESTIVAL The Battersea Pumpkin Festival is (virtually) celebrating the harvest season all October long! Check out the Battersea Pumpkin Festival Facebook Group for daily posts through the month of October. We will be featuring favourite festival memories, special guest videos, and even the recipe for our famous pumpkin sugar cookies! PROPERTIES WANTED FOR HISTORY CHANNEL’S SALVAGE KINGS The Township of South Frontenac has a unique opportunity to be featured on the new History Channel show ‘Salvage Kings’. Producers are interested in buildings that are to be demolished, or any other vacant buildings/ properties. Call Amanda Pantrey, Program, Events & Education Coordinator for more information at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447.
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News & Public Notices TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TOWNSHIP OFFICES All Township offices and garages will be closed on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm for a Staff Recognition luncheon. NOTICE OF NAMING A PRIVATE LANE IN THE MATTER of section 27(1) of the Municipal Act, take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac will be considering a by-law at a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., regarding proposed names for two new private lanes and two existing rights-of-way associated with the Shield Shores Plan of Vacant Land Condominium, Part of Lots 15, 16 & 17, Concession 9, Storrington District. The by-law would name the lanes “Shield Shores Lane”, “Glacier Lane”, “Birdhaven Lane” and “Briscoe Bay Lane”. To view the map and for more information, please see the township website – News and Public Notices. Details about how to view and participate in the meeting will be posted on the Township’s website at www.southfrontenac.net prior to the commencement of the meeting. FCA CLOSED FOR THE 2020/21 SEASON DUE TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE. The Frontenac Community Arena (FCA) and Arena Board understand the impact of this unforeseen closure on our user groups and patrons. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September of 2021 after all of the improvements scheduled during this extended shutdown are complete. Please visit https://www.frontenacarena.com/arena-closure for further details on the reason for the closure. MUNICIPAL OFFICES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – MASKS REQUIRED Due to Order from the KFLA Public Health Medical Officer of Health dated June 27, 2020, all members of the public (and staff) are required to wear a mask while visiting our office. Please see our website under News and Public Notices for the Public Service Announcement that provides greater detail on what you can anticipate new protocols. STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION: COVID-19 INFECTIOUS DISEASE During this difficult time, the Township is asking everyone in our community to take physical distancing seriously, especially around vulnerable populations and to stay at home to reduce the likelihood of further transmission. This includes: • self-isolation, • maintaining at least 2 metre distance from others, • avoiding all unnecessary travel, washing your hands often, • regularly disinfecting high touch zones in shared spaces in your home. By acting decisively as a community, we can ensure the safety and well-being of our residents is maintained. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES UPDATES • Doubles for both Tennis & Pickleball are permitted; • All playground structures within Township parks are now open for use; • Benches and shelters are now available for use; • Sports fields will be available for bookings as of August 4th, 2020 • Indoor facilities will be available for booking as of September 8th, 2020. Indoor facilities remain closed as Township staff work to ensure safety protocols are in place for each facility prior to permitting public access, including new booking procedures, limitations on use and proper sanitization.
Follow us on Facebook – @SouthFrontenacTwp Follow us on Twitter - @SthFrontenacTwp TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Public Services Committee – September 17 at 8:30 am – Electronic Public Participation • South Frontenac Police Services Board – September 24 at 9:00 am – Electronic Public Participation • Council Meeting – October 6, 2020 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Public Participation NEW – Electronic Participation For those who wish to participate electronically and to address an agenda item (related to a planning matter based on the statutory public meeting requirements) on a Council agenda or Committee of Adjustment agenda, please see our website – Featured Items and/or Calendar for the link to pre-register. Please register before noon on the day of each meeting to ensure you will be able to connect to the meeting. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP # C01-2020-01 – CONSULTANT FOR COMMUNITY BRANDING INITIATIVE The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac is inviting proposals from qualified firms for the renewal of its community brand and positioning strategy. Please see the full RFP package on our website at www.southfrontenac.net or on www.biddingo.com . Proposals will be received in person or by email at admin@southfrontenac.net before 3:00 p.m. local time on Monday, September 28, 2020.
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ayor Vandewal announced that due to internet problems, this meeting was not available to the public in real time; however, the full transcript will be available on the Township’s website. Public Meeting A public meeting was held to receive comments on the pending rezoning of a Loughborough Lake half acre waterfront lot from Limited service residential waterfront to waterfront residential in order to replace the existing cottage with a twostorey permanent residence, new septic bed and detached garage. The proposed dwelling will be set back more than 3 metres further from the high water mark than the current cottage. There have been no objections from the Conservation Authority or Public Health, and there were no comments from the public. Deputy Mayor Sutherland said the proposal was an improvement on what was currently there; Mayor Vandewal asked whether there was any need for an environmental study or a revegetation strategy, and Councillor Sleeth asked about shoreline revegetation. Development Director Dodds said there was nothing in the way of endangered species habitat or wetland to trigger an environmental study, and noted that any requirements for shoreline planting, etc would be most appropriately addressed in the site plan, which would follow a rezoning. Owner Clayton Potts spoke, thanking the planning staff for their help, and saying that he and his wife had a garden and had already started planting trees: most of the property had been an open field, when they bought it. Council directed staff to prepare the rezoning by-law. Unopened Road Allowance Council was asked to consider a re-
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quest to close an unopened piece of road allowance in order to enlarge an adjacent property with a very steep shoreline and provide water access. There was general agreement that the road allowance in question, which crosses part of a peninsula on Buck Bay, Bob’s Lake, was of no use as public access; over the years, scraps of it have been cut off as lot attachments. However, as Sutherland pointed out, some of the other neighbouring properties might be also using the road allowance as water access, so the wording was changed from ‘to consider closing and transfer’ to “explore closing and transfer,” ie the neighbours will be consulted. Hinchinbrooke Road Realignment: Speedway or Safer Road? Mark Segsworth, Director of Public Works, brought a proposal for acquiring and trading bits of property along Hinchinbrooke Road in order to allow for a widened platform and less aggressive corners that adhere to minimum standards. This is part of the two-year budgeted plan to reconstruct the road south from Desert Lake, with the pole relocations and property acquisitions being completed in 2020. Total project cost is expected to be $846,000, with $440,000 budgeted for this year, to include project design, pole re-locations, property acquisition and some preliminary construction. Councillor Sutherland questioned the realignment, arguing that straightening the road would encourage speeding. Segsworth said it would not be serving the public to leave hazardous areas: his goal was to make the road as safe as possible; “Speed is something else.” Councillor Revill agreed, saying “The new sight lines will make the road safer; speeding is a separate issue.” Johnston Point Condominium Agreement Draft plan approval has been extended by the County until January 29, 2021 for Johnston Point. The condominium agree-
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ment will need to be entered into by Council and signed by the 2 owners in advance of January 29, 2021 in order to fulfill conditions of draft plan approval. Director of Development Services, Claire Dodds, brought Council an update on this long-outstanding situation: the township has been working with one of the two property owners, Magenta Waterfront Condominium Corporation (MWDC) in the preparation and review of the condo agreement, and has arrived at a document which MWDC has indicated they are prepared to sign. However, there has been no contact with the other owner, 1324789 Ontario. The intent has been to bring the condo agreement to the Oct 6 Council meeting for final approval, so it can be forwarded to the County. However, Council says that it is first up to the two co-owners to come together with their own agreement, before Council can sign off. Pickleball Invaders? Councillor Sleeth said he was concerned about reports that a lot of Kingstonians were coming out to use South Frontenac’s
pickleball courts. “Perhaps it’s an indication of the good condition of our courts,” said Segsworth. CAO Carbone commented that perhaps it was good that the city was coming to recognize the investments the township has made. Both agreed that there is a booking/registration process, in order to use the courts, and perhaps the Township could consider fees for non-residents. Councillor Absence In accordance with the Municipal Act, Council agreed to extend Councillor Barr’s absence (due to illness) with pay until December 31, 2020. Barr briefly attended this week’s meeting online. OOOPS! Apologies for any confusion resulting from my erroneous comment two weeks ago: the waste collection information and bag tags came with the Interim Tax Bill, not the final one. Township Yard Sale Saturday September 19, from 8-12 at the Township Offices Donations accepted Thursday and Friday All proceeds to the local food bank.
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